Tasting Summary

These comments are the opinion of the individual reviewer and represent what they thought of the beer on a particular day in a particular pub. If a review is less favourable, it may be because the beer suffered somewhere in the supply chain between them and the brewery.

The Door Hinge, Welling, Greater London

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Philip Pirrip

Not Tried

31 May 2019

Philip Pirrip

Not Tried

18 May 2018

Philip Pirrip

Not Tried

28 Apr 2018

Philip Pirrip

Not Tried

12 Jan 2018

Philip Pirrip

Not Tried

10 Apr 2015

The Brockley Barge, Brockley, Greater London

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Philip Pirrip

Not Tried

07 May 2019

The Kingston Arms, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

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Stephen Harris

Not Tried

14 Oct 2018

HSB

Not Tried

25 Jul 2013

Dr Phil's Real Ale House, Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire

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McGargle

06 Oct 2018

Fruity mild. Good condition.

The River Ale House, East Greenwich, Greater London

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Philip Pirrip

Not Tried

26 Aug 2018

Philip Pirrip

Not Tried

15 Apr 2018

Philip Pirrip

Not Tried

10 Oct 2017

Philip Pirrip

Not Tried

08 Oct 2017

The Edmund Halley, Lee Green, Greater London

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Philip Pirrip

Not Tried

07 May 2018

Carpenters Arms, Coldred, Kent

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Jack William

23 Feb 2018

Very tasty mild belying itís 4.4 strength.

The Blue Bell, York, North Yorkshire

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Stephen Harris

Not Tried

14 Sep 2017

HSB

Not Tried

08 May 2014

HSB

Not Tried

03 Jul 2013

The New Cross Turnpike, Welling, Greater London

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Philip Pirrip

Not Tried

19 Jun 2017

Blind Jack's, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire

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Stu

Not Tried

17 Jun 2017

The Wrong 'Un, Bexleyheath, Greater London

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Philip Pirrip

Not Tried

13 Jun 2017

The Compass Alehouse, Gravesend, Kent

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Philip Pirrip

Not Tried

02 Jun 2017

The Dog and Bell, Deptford, Greater London

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Andrew

Not Tried

23 Dec 2016

Martin the Mildman

20 Dec 2012

Dark brown mild that is rather too bitter. Rather too much of a crystal malt flavour too. Dry, malty finish. My score 14/20.

Boyce's Barrel, Colne, Lancashire

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Magnus Greel

Not Tried

09 Dec 2016

Catford Constitutional Club, Catford, Greater London

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Philip Pirrip

Not Tried

24 May 2016

Philip Pirrip

Not Tried

13 Mar 2014

Ran out

Hamilton Hall, City, Central London

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Stephen Harris

Not Tried

16 Mar 2016

Stephen Harris

Not Tried

06 May 2014

The Quakerhouse, Darlington, Durham

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Stephen Harris

Not Tried

14 Nov 2015

The Lanes, Dover, Kent

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ChrisE

Not Tried

08 Aug 2015

The Berry, Walmer, Kent

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thebrewingman

24 Jun 2015

Mick

Not Tried

08 May 2015

Vault Bar, Seaton, Devon

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Stu

08 Jun 2015

The Flower Pot, Maidstone, Kent

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Tobes

Not Tried

23 May 2015

Tobes

30 Dec 2013

Tobes

Not Tried

25 Oct 2013

Dosser

Not Tried

23 Oct 2013

Pedro

20 Aug 2013

Judy G Garland

19 Aug 2013

Rich, dark and tasty ruby ale

Pedro

18 Aug 2013

Pedro

18 Aug 2013

Dosser

Not Tried

07 May 2012

oz11

Not Tried

05 May 2012

Pedro

Not Tried

08 Jan 2012

Pedro

07 Jan 2012

Pedro

06 Jan 2012

Pedro

Not Tried

29 Nov 2011

Pedro

Not Tried

28 Nov 2011

Pedro

Not Tried

27 Nov 2011

Alenomore

27 Nov 2011

Having consumed all nine ales the previous night I just stuck on this one tonite. A stunningly good, award winning Mild. A1.

Doggett's Coat & Badge, Southwark, Central London

Royal Standard, Blackheath, Greater London

Elephant & Hind (formerly The Burger Bros Bar & Grill as well as The Port of Call), Dover, Kent

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Jack William

Not Tried

30 Jul 2014

Magnus Greel

Not Tried

29 Jul 2014

ChrisE

Not Tried

29 Jul 2014

ChrisE

Not Tried

16 Jul 2014

The Watch House, Lewisham, Greater London

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Philip Pirrip

Not Tried

15 Jun 2014

The Palladium, Llandudno, Conwy

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Nick Willis

Not Tried

08 Jun 2014

The Plimsoll Line, Redcar, North Yorkshire

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Nick Willis

Not Tried

18 Apr 2014

The Horniman at Hay's, Southwark, Central London

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Philip Pirrip

Not Tried

31 Mar 2014

The Coal Hole, Charing Cross, Central London

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Brian

Not Tried

28 Mar 2014

Rochford Beer & Cider Festival 2013, Rochford, Essex

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Philip Pirrip

Not Tried

20 Nov 2013

The Alexandra Hotel, Derby, Derbyshire

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HSB

Not Tried

24 Oct 2013

Philip Pirrip

Not Tried

13 Nov 2012

The Green Dragon, Hardraw, North Yorkshire

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Wittenden

Not Tried

14 Oct 2013

The Argyll Arms, Soho, Central London

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Stephen Harris

Not Tried

09 Sep 2013

The Rum Puncheon, Gravesend, Kent

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ChrisE

Not Tried

09 Aug 2013

This ran out.

Martin the Mildman

26 Jan 2012

A good sample here of this dark ruby/brown mild. Some bitterness evident but also some toffee malt and a dryish finish. My score 15/20.

ChrisE

Not Tried

04 Aug 2011

ChrisE

15 Jan 2011

Magnus Greel

Not Tried

15 Jan 2011

ChrisE

Not Tried

14 Nov 2010

Magnus Greel

Not Tried

14 Aug 2010

ChrisE

Not Tried

14 Aug 2010

Six Bells, Woodchurch, Kent

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Pedro

Not Tried

09 Aug 2013

The Pilot, Dungeness, Kent

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Trevor

02 Aug 2013

Rich nutty flavoured.

Andrew

27 Jul 2012

Roasted malt and quite rich

George & Dragon, Heighington, Durham

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ChrisE

Not Tried

29 Jul 2013

The Brewery Tap, Leeds, West Yorkshire

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HSB

Not Tried

15 Jul 2013

The Poste of Stone, Stone, Staffordshire

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Nick Willis

Not Tried

12 Jul 2013

Brown Cow, Hinderwell, North Yorkshire

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McGargle

Not Tried

12 Jul 2013

Swan & Harlequin, Faversham, Kent

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Philip Pirrip

Not Tried

11 Jul 2013

Being served from the cellar on gravity dispense

Blair

10 Jul 2013

Served from the cellar, in top nick.

The Swatters Carr, Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire

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McGargle

Not Tried

11 Jul 2013

The Congress Inn, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire

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Nick Willis

08 Jul 2013

Guy Fawkes Inn, York, North Yorkshire

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HSB

Not Tried

03 Jul 2013

Stu

10 Nov 2009

Dark brown colour,dark chocolate flavour with some coffee,some hoppy bitterness in the finish

The Sovereign of the Seas, Petts Wood, Greater London

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oz11

Not Tried

26 Jun 2013

oz11

13 May 2013

oz11

Not Tried

25 May 2012

The Richard John Blackler, Liverpool, Merseyside

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Mick

Not Tried

18 Jun 2013

The King's Head Inn, Salisbury, Wiltshire

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HSB

Not Tried

13 Jun 2013

Lion Tavern, Liverpool, Merseyside

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Philip Pirrip

Not Tried

20 May 2013

The Nottingham House, Cleethorpes, Lincolnshire

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Stu

19 May 2013

Whitelock's Ale House, Leeds, West Yorkshire

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Mick

Not Tried

10 Mar 2013

The Slip Inn, York, North Yorkshire

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Mick

Not Tried

07 Jan 2013

McGargle

Not Tried

30 Dec 2010

The Dog & Gun, Maidstone, Kent

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Pedro

12 Oct 2012

Had three to try and finish it to get the IPA on

Pedro

07 Oct 2012

Alenomore

07 Oct 2012

Top class. A rare guest ale appearance here.

The Swan, Maidstone, Kent

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Pedro

08 Oct 2012

The Crooked Billet, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex

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Stephen Harris

Not Tried

07 Oct 2012

The Black Friar, Blackfriars, Central London

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Ian

Not Tried

05 Oct 2012

The Royal Oak, Mersham, Kent

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ChrisE

Not Tried

05 Oct 2012

The Pullman, Folkestone, Kent

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ChrisE

03 Oct 2012

ChrisE

Not Tried

30 Jan 2011

Ian

Not Tried

30 Jan 2011

ChrisE

20 Sep 2010

A fresh cask on, and in really good condition.

ChrisE

Not Tried

14 Mar 2010

The Anchor, Walberswick, Suffolk

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Andrew

Not Tried

18 Aug 2012

Beer festival beer

Stile Bridge, Marden, Kent

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Pedro

04 Jun 2012

Catford Bridge Tavern, Catford, Greater London

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Philip Pirrip

Not Tried

19 May 2012

The Fox and Crown, Newark, Nottinghamshire

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Philip Pirrip

Not Tried

16 May 2012

Crown Posada, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear

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Philip Pirrip

Not Tried

14 May 2012

Salutation, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

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Martin the Mildman

07 May 2012

Much improved beer, having lost the nutty bitterness and now more sweet with caramel and toffee malt flavours. My score 16/20.

The Magnet, Stockport, Greater Manchester

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Philip Pirrip

Not Tried

16 Apr 2012

King William IV, Leyton, Greater London

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oz11

Not Tried

12 Nov 2011

1st Spa Valley Railway Beer Festival, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

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Alenomore

23 Oct 2011

A very worthy champion ale.

Lincolnshire Poacher, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

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Mick

Not Tried

13 Oct 2011

Fitzgeralds, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear

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Flying.geordie

24 Sep 2011

Wye Hops Beer Festival 2011, Wye, Kent

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Andrew

Not Tried

17 Sep 2011

oz11

17 Sep 2011

Pedro

17 Sep 2011

Scarbrough Hotel, Leeds, West Yorkshire

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davidg83

Not Tried

24 Jul 2011

Artillery Arms, Ramsgate, Kent

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Blair

12 Jun 2011

Fantastic dark mild.

Blair

14 Mar 2010

Rich, malty mild with lots of strong dark fruit going on.

Ropewalk, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

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Martin the Mildman

09 May 2011

A well kept sample with a smooth well rounded and fruity character. Fairly malty with little hop evident. My score 15/20.

The New Inn, Canterbury, Kent

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Mitch

07 May 2011

Not my cup of tea, but in great order - and a champion beer in a small local.
Good idea!

Yeoman (previously Lion of Kent, Kentish Yeoman)., Bearsted, Kent

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Pedro

Not Tried

30 Apr 2011

Nevill Bull, Birling, Kent

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Pedro

23 Apr 2011

The Churchill Tavern, Ramsgate, Kent

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Blair

12 Mar 2011

Fruity mild with a nice chocolate hit.

Magpie & Crown, Brentford, Greater London

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Martin the Mildman

10 Feb 2011

A reasonably good sample of this bitter mild with some maltiness evident in this. My score 15/20.

The Speaker, Westminster, Central London

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Martin the Mildman

30 Dec 2010

Very bitter, not sure why this is called a mild at all. Makes a perfectly good ruby best bitter. My score 13/20.

Bury Beer Festival 2010, Bury, Greater Manchester

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pavorossi

20 Nov 2010

Lord Collingwood, Upper Poppleton, North Yorkshire

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McGargle

16 Oct 2010

Full bodied and slightly hoppy smooth drinking mild.

The Swan Inn, Wittersham, Kent

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Pedro

Not Tried

22 Aug 2010

The Red Lion, Isleworth, Greater London

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Martin the Mildman

15 Jul 2010

Not as bitter as recent samples, with a little toffee malt coming through. Probably cellared for a while here. My score 15/20.

Robin Hood, Blue Bell Hill, Kent

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Alenomore

26 Jun 2010

A top class mild and worthy 2009 champion.

Pedro

26 Jun 2010

Black Horse & Hoodens, Borough Green, Kent

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Pedro

19 Jun 2010

2nd K&ES Railway Beer Festival 2010, Tenterden, Kent

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Alenomore

Not Tried

12 Jun 2010

The Salehurst Halt, Salehurst, East Sussex

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Wittenden

22 May 2010

A bit heavy for a traditional mild, but wonderfully malty, followed by a mouthfull of dried fruit. Reminded me of cake.

Queens Head, Chislehurst, Greater London

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James T

11 May 2010

Rich and malty. This mild surprised me with a mouth full of bitter fruits. Pretty perfect temperature, possibly a touch cold. Crystal clear. Very drinkable

Ye Olde Mitre, Holborn, Central London

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Martin the Mildman

04 May 2010

Not keen on this as a mild, it's too bitter with a slightly lactic edge and hops in the finish. Served in top condition here though. My score 14/20.

The Bell & Jorrocks, Frittenden, Kent

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Pedro

10 Apr 2010

Express Tavern, Brentford, Greater London

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Martin the Mildman

04 Mar 2010

Despite it being Champion Beer of Britain, I don't rate this mild particularly highly. It has too much bitterness, no sweet maltiness and too much hop in the finish. Pleasant enough dark bitter, but for mild - 14/20.

White Rabbit, Maidstone, Kent

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Pedro

27 Feb 2010

Wasn't great

Vernon Arms, Liverpool, Merseyside

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Ian

Not Tried

26 Feb 2010

The Chambers, Folkestone, Kent

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Ian

09 Feb 2010

Good condition, but with some diacetyl butteryness on the aroma.

Dartford Working Men's Club, Dartford, Kent

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Martin the Mildman

12 Nov 2009

In good condition here but still a little too much hop bitterness for my liking in a mild. My score 15/20.

The Trafalgar, South Wimbledon, Greater London

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Martin the Mildman

22 Oct 2009

Despite it winning champion Beer of Britain, I am not keen on this beer as it is too bitter for a mild. There was a rather harsh earthy taste in this sample. My score 14/20.

Alexandra Arms, Kettering, Northamptonshire

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Stephen

01 Oct 2009

Filled the mouth an exceptional pint and the 2nd was better still. Tasty full bodied smooth great finish.

Stephen

Not Tried

30 Sep 2009

looked at ratings a mistake to miss it

Planet Thanet Easter Beer Festival 2009, Margate, Kent

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Blair

11 Apr 2009

I had the last of this to myself. Rich nutty mild, roasted malt and chocolate. Good.